American forward Folarin Balogun continued his impressive run of form with another goal as Monaco defeated Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Balogun put the hosts in the lead in the 57th minute with his fourth goal in his last four appearances across all competitions. The former Arsenal player's resurgence comes at a crucial time as the U.S. prepares for this summer's World Cup.

Balogun's goal came through a fortunate sequence when his header connected with a cross, bounced off an opponent, then off his leg before crossing the goalline. Monaco dominated the match and doubled their lead in the 62nd minute when Simon Adingra curled a powerful shot from outside the box. The victory marked Monaco's third straight win, moving them up to seventh in the standings.

This scoring streak represents a significant turnaround for Balogun, who had managed just three goals in his previous 15 games. He also scored twice in Monaco's 3-2 home loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League playoff defeat. The 24-year-old has eight goals in 23 international appearances for the United States and is set to play a key role in the upcoming tournament, which the U.S. will co-host alongside Canada and Mexico.

Balogun's timing couldn't be better as he appears to be hitting form at exactly the right moment before the World Cup. After struggling for consistency earlier in the season, the striker's recent performances suggest he's ready to make a significant impact on the international stage.